How to Pronounce "highfalutin"
word
ˌhaɪfəˈɫutɪn
hye-fuh-LOO-tin
hˈaɪfɐlˌuːtɪn
hye-fuh-LOO-tin
Definition
Describes speech, behavior, or style that is overly fancy, pretentious, or meant to impress others, usually in a way that seems fake or exaggerated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪfəˈɫutɪn
British English
hˈaɪfɐlˌuːtɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hye-fuh-LOO-tin
UK
hye-fuh-LOO-tin
Listen in Context
He gave a highfalutin speech at the meeting.
I don't like his highfalutin manners.
The book is full of highfalutin language.
Don't give me that highfalutin talk—you don't fool anyone.